The Latest in U.S. Currency Design

In order to keep counterfeiting low, the U.S. government continues to enhance the security of its currency.
In the following pages, we’ll introduce you to the new $100 note and the other redesigned denominations: the $50, $20, $10, and $5 notes. The redesigned $100 note incorporates two advanced security features — the 3-D Security Ribbon and the Bell in the Inkwell — and other innovative enhancements.
It is not necessary to trade in your old-design notes
for new ones. All U.S. currency remains legal tender,
regardless of when it was issued.
Even with the most technologically advanced security
features, it’s you — the educated consumer —
who continues to be the best line of defense against
counterfeiting. It only takes a few seconds to check
the new $100 note and know it’s real. Learn how to
identify and use the two advanced security features:
the 3-D Security Ribbon and the Bell in the Inkwell.
For more information, visit www.newmoney.gov.

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The Latest in U.S. Currency Design

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In order to keep counterfeiting low, the U.S. governmentcontinues to enhance the security of its currency.In the following pages, we’ll introduce you to the new$100 note and the other redesigned denominations:the $50, $20, $10, and $5 notes. The redesigned $100note incorporates two advanced security features — the3-D Security Ribbon and the Bell in the Inkwell — andother innovative enhancements.It is not necessary to trade in your old-design notesfor new ones. All U.S. currency remains legal tender,regardless of when it was issued.Even with the most technologically advanced securityfeatures, it’s you — the educated consumer —who continues to be the best line of defense againstcounterfeiting. It only takes a few seconds to checkthe new $100 note and know it’s real. Learn how toidentify and use the two advanced security features:the 3-D Security Ribbon and the Bell in the Inkwell.For more information, visit www.newmoney.gov.

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The New $100 NoteKnow Its Features. Know It’s Real.Protect yourself —it only takes a few secondsto check the new $100 noteand know it’s real.

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2 1 6 4 33-D Security Ribbon Bell in the Inkwell 1. Portrait Watermark Hold the note to light and look for a faint image ofTilt the note back and forth while focusing on the Tilt the note to see the color-shifting bell in the Benjamin Franklin in the blank space to the right of theblue ribbon. You will see the bells change to 100s copper inkwell change from copper to green, an portrait. The image is visible from either side of the note.as they move. When you tilt the note back and effect which makes the bell seem to appear and 2. Security Threadforth, the bells and 100s move side to side. If you disappear within the inkwell. Hold the note to light to see an embedded threadtilt it side to side, they move up and down. The running vertically to the left of the portrait. The thread isribbon is woven into the paper, not printed on it. imprinted with the letters USA and the numeral 100 in an alternating pattern and is visible from both sides of the note. The thread glows pink when illuminated by ultraviolet light.

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53. Color-Shifting 100 6. MicroprintingTilt the note to see the numeral 100 in the lower right Look carefully to see the small printed words THE UNITEDcorner of the front of the note shift from copper to green. STATES OF AMERICA on Benjamin Franklin’s jacket collar, USA 100 around the blank space containing the portrait4. Raised Printing watermark, ONE HUNDRED USA along the golden quill,Move your ﬁ nger up and down Benjamin Franklin’s shoulder and small 100s in the note borders.on the left side of the note. It should feel rough to thetouch, a result of the enhanced intaglio printing process FW Indicator (not shown here)used to create the image. Traditional raised printing can be The redesigned $100 notes printed in Fort Worth, Texas,felt throughout the $100 note, and gives genuine U.S. will have a small FW in the top left corner on the front ofcurrency its distinctive texture. the note, to the right of the numeral 100. If a note does not have an FW indicator, it was printed in Washington, D.C.5. Gold 100Look for a large gold numeral 100 on the back of the note.It helps those with visual impairments distinguish thedenomination.

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The redesigned $5 note was ﬁ rst issued in 2008. It has three key securityfeatures that are easy to check: a column of three small numeral 5 watermarks,a security thread, and a large numeral 5 watermark. 1 2 3 1. Watermark: 2. Security Thread 3. Watermark: Column of three smaller Large numeral 5 numeral 5s

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Questions & AnswersQ: What should I do if I suspect a counterfeit note?A: f you receive a note that you suspect may be a counterfeit I or if you question a note that is already in your possession, turn it over to local police. If the note is genuine it will be returned as soon as possible. If the note is counterfeit, you will not be reimbursed. It is against the law to knowingly pass a counterfeit note.Q: Where can I learn more about U.S. currency changes?A: o to our Web site, www.newmoney.gov, which includes G additional information in multiple languages.

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It is not necessary to trade in your old-design notes for new ones. All U.S. currency remains legal tender,regardless of when it was issued.www.newmoney.gov For educational use only. Item not for resale. Item #408 • 04/2010